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Hydrology is the science concerned with the properties of water, and especially its movement in relation to land. The study of water movement and its behaviour relating to the topography, allows...

Where available, fire and rescue services should receive notification of strong stream advice, tide predictions and river level warnings. This information can be used to predict likely changes...

TRAINING SPECIFICATION Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome River conditions Understand: The sources of information about river...

Due to legislative requirements, fire and rescue services need to consider flooding as part of their risk management plans and establish the activities they are required or willing to undertake...

Where possible the risk of accidentally entering water or other liquids should be mitigated by using:  Cordons Suitable existing or improvised guarding or barriers Work...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Effective communication   Using common terminology when conducting briefings, debriefings and operating near water is vital, to...

The risk of a road vehicle moving or overturning, due to the impacts of hydrology, should be considered as part of the rescue plan. Appropriate control measures should be used to secure the...

Opening windows, doors or taking any action that alters the weight of a vehicle in water will affect its stability and buoyancy. It is possible that an air pocket is maintaining the buoyancy of...

TRAINING SPECIFICATION Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome ...

Water management systems are the various types of on-site machinery used to stabilise channels and manage water levels. The systems are used to: Manage flooding Maintain water supplies...

When attending incidents on canals, all lock gates and paddles should be completely closed before any rescue attempt. Personnel should not attempt to open the lock gates or paddles to empty the...

When following the hierarchy of risk (Rescue formula) there may be a requirement for operational personnel to enter the water and subsequently exit with a casualty. To reduce the risk of...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Confined space environment   Road vehicles containing passengers may enter a body of water or become partially submerged in rising...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Deterioration in the condition of a casualty   A compromised airway in a water environment is likely to be the main cause of death. This...

Water management systems are the various types of on-site machinery used to stabilise channels and manage water levels. The systems are used to: Manage flooding Maintain water supplies for...

When attending incidents on canals, all lock gates and paddles should be completely closed before any rescue attempt. Personnel should not attempt to open the lock gates or paddles to empty...